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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XTF_b-17-flying-fortress-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
The B-17 aircraft, designed by Boeing Aircraft in 1934, is one of the most famous aircraft ever built. The B-17prototype first flew on July 28, 1935 and first went into combat in the Philippines and Hawaii on December 7, 941 in strikes against the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XTE_b-57-canberra-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
The B-57 is a modified version of the English Electric Canberra which was first flown in Britain on May 13, 1949. In March 1951 the USAF contracted the Glenn L. Martin Co. to build the B-57 in the US under a licensing agreement with Britain. The M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XTD_b-25-mitchell-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
The B-25 medium bomber, named for General Billy Mitchell, was one of America's most famous airplanes of WW II. It was the type used by General Doolittle for the "Tokyo Raid" on April 18, 1942. Subsequently, it saw duty in every combat arena, being…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XTC_doolittle-raiders-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
April 18, 1942 Gallant men of the United States Air Force led by Brigadier General (then Lt. Colonel) James H. Doolittle flew from the USS Hornet eight hundred miles across the Pacific during World War II to bomb Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, Nag…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XT9_mh-53m-pave-low-iv-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
The MH-53M Pave Low IV is a modified MH-53J model with the Interactive Defensive Avionics System/Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminal or lDAS/MMAT. The system enhances pre sent defensive capabilities of the Pave Low. It provides instant access…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XT7_sr-71-blackbird-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
The SR-71 was developed as a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at speeds over Mach 3.2 and at 85,000 feet. It was created by Lockheed's Advanced Development Division, commonly called "Skunk Works''. The SR-71 made its …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XT6_b-52-stratofortress-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
The B-52 was designed by Boeing Aircraft in October 1946 in response to the Army Air Corp request for a long range bomber capable of carrying a 10,000 lb payload 3000 miles at 300 mph. The B-52 flew for the first time on 15 April 1952. It's the on…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XT5_agm-28-houndog-missile-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
The Hound Dog was designed as a long range, stand-off air to ground strategic missile. It was carried in pairs beneath the wings of B-52 aircraft. The overall mission of the Hound Dog was to aid B-52s in successfully carrying out the strategic bom…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XT4_bernard-a-schriever-plaza-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
The Bernard A. Schriever Plaza Dedicated November 1989 In Recognition Of The Eminent Accomplishments And Inspirational Leadership Of General Bernard A. Schriever, USAF, Retired As National Chaiman Of The Air Force Armament Museum Foundation
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XST_ac-47-spooky-historical_Eglin-Air-Force-Base-FL.html
Few aircraft are as well known or were so widely used for so long as the C-47 or "Gooney Bird" as it was nicknamed. The aircraft was adapted from the DC-3 commercial airliner which appeared in 1936. The first C-47s were ordered in 1940 a…
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